Zoom is a video communication tool which can be used for a variety of purposes.
It can be used for:
Zoom is NOT recommended for live lectures. We recommend you use Panopto.
TIU has extensive help resources to get you started with Zoom and these include hardware requirements such as headsets, webcam and Zoom meeting configuration. The below resources will assist you:
You will need to download the Zoom application and login using the details below to authenticate your account.
Zoom is available for download for UniSA blue plated computers and your personal devices (PC/Mac).
You can download free Zoom client via the link at https://zoom.us/download
Please make sure to configure your settings for video and audio and select correct devices for the Zoom meeting. Please see the help link: https://lo.unisa.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=1815874
If you would like individual support for Zoom please book a Zoom consult.
Zoom virtual classroom workshop (2 hrs)
This workshop session is an introduction to Zoom Meetings and aims to orientate staff new to the platform. This session will highlight the affordances and limitations of online synchronous teaching using Zoom and covers a broad set of the tools’ features including:
This session is offered online and for the optimal experience it is advised participants join using a dedicated headset and webcam. Go to the Workshops page for details on how to book for the workshop.
Zoom virtual classroom refresher (1hr)
This session is aimed at staff experienced with using Zoom Meetings that would like to learn more about the recent updates and changes to the tool. The session outlines the types of considerations staff should plan for when delivering synchronous teaching using the latest Zoom version.
This session is offered online and for the optimal experience it is advised participants join using a dedicated headset and webcam.
Go to the Workshops page for details on how to book for the workshop.
You may wish to consult the following guides for further suggestions on how to use Zoom to facilitate learning in your courses.